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2018 Winter Olympics

An Olympic Wrap Up From the WRAL Team

  • Andrea Osborne
  • February 28, 2018
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2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: These type trips are fun, but they are a lot of work. While I post pictures of the great parts of the adventure, what you don’t see is the long work hours, the 4:30am bus rides, the wait in the cold for the bus, the biting wind and all the long walks carrying all the TV gear to get from one venue to another. The constant language barrier and the logistic nightmares. Working this long, this close, with any coworker can be trying. But I can’t imagine being part of a better team. (l to r: Jamie Munden, Kathryn Brown, David Crabtree & Richard Adkins)

The WRAL-TV “Olympians” are now back on U.S. soil but as their time in South Korea wound down last week, the crew shared some final amazing thoughts and pictures.  In the closing days of the 2018 Winter Olympics, WRAL-TV News Photojournalists Richard Adkins and Jamie Munden took some time to walk and wander and take in the beyond-the-Games flavors and sights.

“After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring,” explained Munden one of their final days.  “We headed to Anmok Beach which is known for ‘Coffee Street.’ It has at least forty coffee houses. It all started with a couple machines that dropped the cup and then your java. They even have a festival for it. So we explored there and then went to Gangneung Jungang Market. At the market they sell clothing, fish, vegetables and meats. It’s a neat place with lots to see. We definitely saw two vastly different areas of Gangneung today.”

They continued their adventures in eatin gin South Korea.

“We went back to our ‘Cheers’ place where we are at least in our mind becoming regulars,” posted Munden on their last Sunday in Korea.

The photogs took a walk to stretch after a long editing session.

“Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park,” said Munden.

Adkins also loved visiting the shore.

“One last trip to the coast today, then a swing by the Market in Gangneung,” he said.  “We down to the Fish Market, wishing I knew more about and had the time and facilities to try some of this. Mad thanks to Jamie Munden for being willing to walk around and explore before we leave the country.”

The trip threw the WRAL teams into the midst of other media, commentators and athletes.  Munden got to meet a few news and photography idols he posted about on Facebook.  And the team snapped many photos with athletes and their families.

And before they knew it, the 2018 Winter Olympics were over, Closing Ceremonies done, and it was time to head home.

Crabtree shared his thoughts as they prepared to leave.

One of the few Korean words I actually learned is to say goodbye. That’s odd for me because goodbyes are always hard. I won’t have trouble bidding adieu to my alarm sounding at 4:00am, waiting on the bus in the cold darkness, working 15 hours days and sleeping on a mattress that I’m confident was made in the town of Bedrock for Fred and Wilma Flintsone.

What I will miss is the camaraderie of working with the best road crew in the business! Kathryn Brown, Richard Adkins and Jamie Munden have done the work of twice as many and they’ve made me look good.

I will miss the games and the excitement they produce.

Most of all I will miss the South Korean people.

2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Peace be with you!

Perhaps Adkins summed it up best:

These type trips are fun, but they are a lot of work. While I post pictures of the great parts of the adventure, what you don’t see is the long work hours, the 4:30am bus rides, the wait in the cold for the bus, the biting wind and all the long walks carrying all the TV gear to get from one venue to another. The constant language barrier and the logistic nightmares.

Working this long, this close, with any coworker can be trying.

But I can’t imagine being part of a better team. My tripod has logged more miles on the Crabber’s shoulder in the past few weeks that it did in my car the last few months. Kathryn turns on the TV magic every time she steps in front of the lens. Jamie is a monster, staying late to get post game sound from athletes and keeping us all between lines when it come to sports knowledge.

All this without a raised voice or cross word

As we wrap up here in Korea, just want to say it’s been an excellent adventure. From the DMZ to Fire Art on the beach, so glad I had this opportunity.

For More

  • WRAL.com: From the Winter Games: Time to say 안녕 annyeong
  • WRALSportsFan.com:  Switzerland welcomes all comers to their home in South Korea
  • WRALSportsFan.com:  Artist captures Olympic spirit

Thanks to WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins, Jamie Munden, Kathryn Brown & David Crabtree for these capcom photos.

SLIDESHOW:  Photos from the WRAL-TV Team’s Final Week in South Korea

2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: These type trips are fun, but they are a lot of work. While I post pictures of the great parts of the adventure, what you don’t see is the long work hours, the 4:30am bus rides, the wait in the cold for the bus, the biting wind and all the long walks carrying all the TV gear to get from one venue to another. The constant language barrier and the logistic nightmares. Working this long, this close, with any coworker can be trying. But I can’t imagine being part of a better team. (l to r: Jamie Munden, Kathryn Brown, David Crabtree & Richard Adkins)
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: These type trips are fun, but they are a lot of work. While I post pictures of the great parts of the adventure, what you don’t see is the long work hours, the 4:30am bus rides, the wait in the cold for the bus, the biting wind and all the long walks carrying all the TV gear to get from one venue to another. The constant language barrier and the logistic nightmares. Working this long, this close, with any coworker can be trying. But I can’t imagine being part of a better team.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One last trip to the coast today, then a swing by the Market in Gangneung: The fish market… or an episode of X-Files…
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One last trip to the coast today.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One last trip to the coast today, then a swing by the Market in Gangneung.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One last trip to the coast today, then a swing by the Market in Gangneung: All those buildings along the beach are coffee houses.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One last trip to the coast today, then a swing by the Market in Gangneung.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: One more live shot after this one…
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Richard Adkins: My life in South Korea… so much time spent waiting on a bus… three have passed us by too full to stop. (l to r: Jamie Munden, David Crabtree & Adkins)
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: Day 22: the NBC curling team, practicing for 2022!
2018 Winter Olympics
from me and some guy I bumped into named Dale… (Dale Earnhardt, Jr!)
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: Good morning from me and some guy I bumped into named Dale… (l to r: WRAL’s Jamie Munden, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. & Brown)
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: David Crabtree is not at all sure about me here…
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: The MEDALS!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Our GOLD MEDAL Photographer Jamie Munden,
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Every day began with a 4am alarm, a rush to get ready, then a half mile SPRINT to the bus! I don’t think I ever made it with more than 30 seconds to spare!!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: The Sea of Japan…just gorgeous.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: With my buddies Freddy and Bruce from NYC
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Hanging with Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie – such a fun day!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Jamie Munden and I logged some serious quality time together… good thing we like each other!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: The wonderful family of Randi Heesoo Griffin who scored an incredible and historic goal for Team Korea. This family is AWESOME!!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Randi’s Mom.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: The first few times these popped up, it was alarming. Especially since I had NO IDEA what the emergency was. Then it happened so often I just started waiting to see if anyone else panicked… they never did.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Me and WRAL David Crabtree rocking the “friend heart”.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: I THOUGHT this was like Perrier. Definitely NOT! It is soju, which is kind of like sake..??? I love sake but I can live without the soju.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Our laundry room
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: I ordered the “small soup”!!!!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Jamie Munden hard at work
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Frosted Flakes!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Ready to go on day 1!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Tracking our flight on the way to Korea. After a stop in Seattle, it took 11 hours. The ride back is 14 hours.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorite pics: Our PyeongChang crew… ACES!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Kathryn Brown: As we prepare to wrap up our coverage in South Korea, here are a few of my favorites: We bumped into the GOLD MEDAL USA women’s hockey team at dinner!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: We got a couple minutes with Dale Earnhardt Jr today in the Olympic Park. He’s working for NBC now so he was doing a “car wash” and getting interviewed by a bunch of us about what he’s up to in South Korea.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: We got a couple minutes with Dale Earnhardt Jr today in the Olympic Park. He’s working for NBC now so he was doing a “car wash” and getting interviewed by a bunch of us about what he’s up to in South Korea.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: We got a couple minutes with Dale Earnhardt Jr today in the Olympic Park. He’s working for NBC now so he was doing a “car wash” and getting interviewed by a bunch of us about what he’s up to in South Korea.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Hanging one last time with Soohorang and Bandabi.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Anmok Beach
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Inlet going back towards Gangneung
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Pedestrian bridge over the inlet.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Fourth floor view of Anmok Beach from America coffee house.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Junjang Market
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: These folks were every place in the market selling their vegetables. It seemed to be mostly women. A lot of green onions and greens like this.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Various things that looked like kimchi. I don’t know what they are but it was fascinating to look at everything.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Dried ray.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Sardines.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Seaweed by the bushel
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Down in the basement of the market is a fish market. It is huge.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Pig heads. They also were cutting up ox heads.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Octopus
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Told you it’s big.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: One of many stands where Buckwheat Pancakes are being made.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: They have kimchi and green onion in them.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Finished product.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Richard Adkins got two of these.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: He said it tasted like a pancake
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: This is one of the fillings.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: After we got done with our live shot, tearing down our workspace and getting our gear back to the apartment Richard Adkins and I went exploring: Finished product
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: We all have heroes or people we look up to for guidance personally or professionally. Today I ran into one of mine. Kaline Schounce.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Adventures in eating in Korea last Sunday in country: Spicy noodle with pork. The pork was in little pieces almost like ground beef. The ground nut is that stuff at about one o clock in the bowl.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Got to spend some time during the Olympics with another person who I looked to as a mentor even though he never knew it. Dave Calabro is the main sports anchor at WTHR in Indianapolis.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Rings.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Overlooking Gangneung. We must have walked 600 meters uphill both ways. It was no joke to get here.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: RAD making friends at Doground Cafe.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: More rings outside the train station.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: RAD and Frank the Pug
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Not so sure about Frank.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Yes it’s coffee and a dog hangout
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: So many choices!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: RAD trying some local seafood
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Shrimp
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Frying it up.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Peace be with you!
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Double fisting.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: The Wolhwa Folk Market
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Inside one of the market buildings.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Some gentlemen sit to have tea and eat in the market.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Chicken skewers.
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Something you rarely see
2018 Winter Olympics
From WRAL-TV’s Jamie Munden: Richard and I took a little walk to stretch our legs after long editing session. Lots to see when you get away from Olympic Park: Coffee houses are everywhere you turn

 

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